Story Hill neighborhood prepares for Harley 110th parade

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The rolling thunder of this Saturday’s grand parade for the Harley-Davidson 110th anniversary celebration will have a significant impact on the Story Hill neighborhood, which is located at the parade’s starting line, Alderman Michael J. Murphy said.

Alderman Murphy said he wants residents, parade watchers and motorists to be prepared for what Saturday’s event will bring to Story Hill.

Although the parade will not get underway until 10 a.m. Saturday (August 31), residents of Story Hill should be aware that barricades will be going up starting at 8:30 a.m.  Local traffic -- Story Hill neighbors -- will still be allowed to come and go, traveling around the barricades.  However, neighbors living on the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Story Pkwy. (part of the actual parade route) will not be allowed to come and go, and should plan accordingly.

Alderman Murphy said Saturday’s parade route is identical to the route for the 105th anniversary parade in 2008. “The parade touches the eastern border of Story Hill and offers some excellent viewing of thousands of motorcycles and their riders up close – it is quite a spectacular scene,” he said.